Amabile Girls' Choirs
 Recent NewsKiliana Choir VisitThe Kiliana Choir arrived in Kendal on the evening of Thursday 7th February after a day visit to York and were all very excited about spending time with their host families. Most of the girls were also looking forward to spending a day in a "normal English school", which they did on the Friday. Some comments were that the girls thought that the English teachers were much friendly to the pupils than Belgium teachers !! Everyone met up on the Friday evening for a rehearsal and games lead very well by Sarah and Alex. Read more... Poco Amabile Choir Workshop with CantamusWe really enjoyed our weekend with Cantamus in Mansfield. We arrived on Friday evening in time for a rehearsal after a long journey. Read more... Amabile Choir Concert with Cantamus in MansfieldWe set off from Kendal for the journey to Queen Elizabeth School, Mansfield by coach. Read more... Older NewsAutumn/Winter 2007Saturday 15th December 2007 - Amabile Choir performed with Lakeland Sinfonia at Kendal Leisure Centre in the Twenty Sixth Christmas Charity Concert. The girls performed a "Winter Selection" with the orchestra, conducted by Wyn Davies as well as performing a selection from the choir's own portfolio. A truly memorable night which could not have failed to get anyone into the Christmas spirit. Thursday 6th December 2007 - We had a delightful concert at Kendal Parish Church with all three choirs performing along with the Nelson Arian Male Voice Choir from Barrowsford. Despite the dreadful, inclement weather, there was a huge audience who fully appreciated the beautiful singing. In November 2007, the girls travelled to the Rheged Centre in Penrith to sing during the BBC Children in Need evening. The girls sang on the stage in the main foyer-Pudsey Bear was there together with a large crowd, who thoroughly enjoyed the evening's entertainment.
In October 2007, the trip to Toronto, Canada was a wonderful experience. With five concerts and two workshops, there was always plenty to do-together with trips to the CN Tower in Toronto, pumpkin picking in Buffalo USA, and a day trip to Niagara Falls, where the girls all posed for a group photo. The girls stayed with two host families to sample real North American lifestyles.
The Training Choir had a fantastic time away at Guy's Farm in March 2007. Our action packed itinerary included craft sessions, outdoor activities, singing workshops with Miss Frances and Miss Rachel and a wonderful talent show on Saturday evening with everything from violin solos to choreographed dance routines. On Sunday afternoon, we rounded off the weekend with a concert and afternoon tea for parents and friends.
Amabile Youth Choir of the Year!Amabile Girls' Choir was named BBC Radio 3 Youth Choir of the Year, on Saturday November 11th 2006 at the Millennium Centre in Cardiff. The Choir then went forward to the grand final of the BBC Radio 3 Choir of the Year competition on December 10th, again at the Millennium Centre. More... Read an article by Charlotte Jackson and Frances Chiasson about the Choir of the Year event and the role of competition in the life of the choir, published in MasterSinger, the Association of British Choral Directors quarterly magazine, Spring 2007 plus, some images of the Finals... Accounts of Amabile's day at the BBC Radio 3 Youth Choir of the Year Finalby Bethan Thorsby and Bethanne Barnett-Jones Accounts of Amabile's tour to ThessalonikiAmabile
in Thessaloniki by Alexandra Aggidis Amabile's CD All Things Bright & Beautiful, is available to buy, price £8. Contact for ordering information |
